Question

Find the slope of the line y = –7 2 x − 5 8 . Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Slope = -7/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard equation of a line is expressed as y = mx+c

m is the slope

c is the y-intercept

Given the equation y = -7/2 x - 5/8

Compare with the general equation

mx = -7/2x

Divide both sides by x

mx/x = -7x/2x

m = -7/2

Hence the slope of the line is -7/2